Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS CPT RSOI 202003
The Study in the United States Advising Network for South Africa opportunity is a U.S. Department of State grant/cooperative agreement solicited by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town. It seeks an organization to build and run an expanded nationwide network of education advisers across South Africa who can guide prospective students on how to apply for tertiary (postsecondary) study in the United States. The program is designed to raise interest in U.S. higher education, improve access to reliable and high-quality advising about U.S. study options and application processes, and ultimately increase both the number of South African students who apply to U.S. institutions and the number who actually enroll.
The funding mechanism is discretionary, offered as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, under CFDA 19.040. The opportunity anticipates making one award, with a maximum (ceiling) amount of USD 250,000. While the eligibility line is listed broadly as "Others" (with further clarification referenced in the full announcement), the solicitation is clearly aimed at organizations that can credibly demonstrate the reach, staffing, partnerships, and operational capacity to coordinate an advising network spanning multiple locations and audiences throughout the country.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it uses a two-stage application process. The first stage requires submission of a Statement of Interest (SOI), which functions as a concise concept note limited to a maximum of 8 pages, plus an accompanying budget. In the SOI, applicants are expected to explain why their organization is uniquely qualified to deliver the project, describe how they would implement the required activities (including how the adviser network would be established, managed, and sustained during the project period), and present a realistic budget aligned to the proposed approach. PAS Cape Town will review SOIs for eligibility and strength, and only selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal in the second stage.
For applicant support and clarification, PAS Cape Town encouraged prospective applicants to join an informational teleconference scheduled for May 21 (time to be determined in the announcement), with the recommendation that participants read the full notice beforehand to ask more targeted questions. Submissions are to be emailed to capetowngrants@state.gov. The opportunity was created on May 11, 2020, with an original closing date of June 11, 2020, and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DOS CPT RSOI 202003.Apply for DOS CPT RSOI 202003
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to South Africa in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Study in the United States Advising Network for South Africa" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 11, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Study in the United States Advising Network for South Africa" opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State grant/cooperative agreement opportunity, solicited by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town. It seeks an organization to build and operate an expanded, nationwide network of education advisers across South Africa who can guide prospective students on how to apply for tertiary (postsecondary) study in the United States.
What is the main goal of this program?
The program aims to raise interest in U.S. higher education, improve access to reliable and high-quality advising about U.S. study options and application processes, and ultimately increase both (1) the number of South African students who apply to U.S. institutions and (2) the number who enroll.
Who is offering and administering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State and is solicited by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town.
What kind of funding mechanism is this (grant or cooperative agreement)?
The funding is discretionary and may be awarded as either a grant or a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.040.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount anticipated is USD 250,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility line is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement. Based on the solicitation description, it is aimed at organizations that can credibly demonstrate nationwide reach, appropriate staffing, relevant partnerships, and the operational capacity to coordinate an advising network spanning multiple locations and audiences across South Africa.
What kind of organization is this opportunity looking for?
An organization capable of building and running an expanded nationwide network of education advisers, including the ability to coordinate multiple sites and audiences and to manage and sustain the adviser network during the project period.
What activities are applicants expected to propose?
Applicants are expected to propose how they would establish, manage, and sustain an expanded nationwide network of education advisers, and how that network would guide prospective South African students through U.S. tertiary (postsecondary) study options and application processes.
Is this a single-stage or multi-stage application process?
This opportunity uses a two-stage application process.
What is required in Stage 1 of the application process?
Stage 1 requires submission of a Statement of Interest (SOI), which functions as a concise concept note, plus an accompanying budget.
How long can the Statement of Interest (SOI) be?
The SOI is limited to a maximum of 8 pages.
What should be included in the SOI?
Based on the notice summary provided, the SOI should explain why the organization is uniquely qualified to deliver the project, describe how the applicant would implement required activities (including how the adviser network would be established, managed, and sustained during the project period), and present a realistic budget aligned to the proposed approach.
What happens after the SOI is submitted?
PAS Cape Town will review SOIs for eligibility and strength. Only selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal in Stage 2.
Will everyone who submits an SOI be invited to submit a full proposal?
No. Only applicants selected after PAS Cape Town reviews SOIs for eligibility and strength will be invited to submit a full proposal in the second stage.
How do applicants submit their materials?
Submissions are to be emailed to capetowngrants@state.gov.
Is there an informational session for prospective applicants?
Yes. PAS Cape Town encouraged prospective applicants to join an informational teleconference scheduled for May 21 (with the time to be determined in the announcement).
What should applicants do to prepare for the informational teleconference?
Prospective applicants were advised to read the full notice beforehand so they can ask more targeted questions during the teleconference.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOS CPT RSOI 202003.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 11, 2020.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is June 11, 2020.
What is the geographic focus of the advising network?
The advising network is intended to be nationwide across South Africa, serving multiple locations and audiences throughout the country.
Who are the intended beneficiaries of the advising network?
The advising network is intended to support prospective South African students seeking guidance on applying for U.S. tertiary (postsecondary) study.
What outcomes is the program ultimately trying to increase?
The program is designed to increase (1) the number of South African students who apply to U.S. institutions and (2) the number of South African students who ultimately enroll in U.S. institutions.
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